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Roberto Firmino becomes latest player heading to Saudi Arabia, joins Al-Ahli 

Al-Ahli also signed former Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy and is one of four teams that recently came under the ownership of the kingdom's sovereign wealth Public Investment Fund.

published : 05 Jul 2023
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SAFF Championships: A night to remember for Blue Tigers

Kuwait's missed spot-kick in sudden death gives hosts, who trailed on the night before finding the equaliser, ninth SAFF title.

published : 05 Jul 2023
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Chhangte, Manisha named men's and women's AIFF Players of Year for 2022-23 

Lallianzuala Chhangte beat team-mates Nandhakumar Sekar and Naorem Mahesh Singh to the award while Manisha Kalyan beat Dalima Chhibber and Ngangbam Sweety Devi.

published : 04 Jul 2023
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'Yes, it will be my last World Cup': Brazil's star Marta

The 37-year-old Marta is widely considered one of the best players in the history of women's soccer but has yet to lift the World Cup trophy in five previous attempts.

published : 04 Jul 2023
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From Alex Morgan to Ada Hegerberg these are the stars to watch at the Women's World Cup 

Here are 10 of the top players to watch out for at this year's tournament.

published : 04 Jul 2023
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Kuwait stand between India and second title in matter of weeks

It has been a terrific month for Igor Stimac’s team as they followed up their Intercontinental Cup triumph with an unbeaten run here.

published : 04 Jul 2023
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I always wanted to come to India: Emiliano Martinez after landing in Kolkata 

The Aston Villa goalkeeper flew into the City of Joy from Dhaka where he met the Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

published : 03 Jul 2023
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Newcastle signs AC Milan midfielder Sandro Tonali for undisclosed fee

Newcastle is preparing for life back in the Champions League after qualifying for European club soccer’s elite competition for first time since 2003 last season.

published : 03 Jul 2023
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Switzerland picks 16-year-old midfielder Iman Beney in Women's World Cup squad

She will turn 17 two days after Switzerland opens Group A against Philippines on July 21 in Dunedin, New Zealand. The group also includes tournament co-host New Zealand and Norway.

published : 03 Jul 2023
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Sunil Chhetri signs new deal with Bengaluru FC, lauds fans for being 'vital factor' in decision

Chhetri has over 250 appearances for Bengaluru FC across competitions, scoring 116 goals in the process.

published : 03 Jul 2023
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Australian captain says no plans to wear 'OneLove' armband at FIFA women's World Cup

FIFA unveiled eight different armbands last week highlighting social causes that sides can wear at the tournament, co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand, OneLove was not among them.

published : 03 Jul 2023
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SAFF Championship: India eye ninth title

India is facing Kuwait in the finals, this will be the second time India is playing against Kuwait in the tournament. They had played out a 1-1 draw in an acrimonious Group A match last week.

published : 03 Jul 2023
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Paris Saint-Germain coach Christophe Galtier to stand trial in racism probe

If found guilty, Galtier risks a maximum sentence of three years in jail and a fine of 45,000 euros ($49,000).

published : 02 Jul 2023
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SAFF C'ships: India down Lebanon in shoot-out

After 120-minutes of goalless action, Chhetri & Co step up to put hosts in final

published : 01 Jul 2023
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Marcus Thuram signs 5-year deal with Inter Milan

Thuram’s father, Lilian, who won the World Cup with France in 1998, played as a defender for Parma and Juventus. Thuram was born in Parma.

published : 01 Jul 2023